Real Leaders Podcast

Devon Still is a former NFL Defensive End, current cancer awareness advocate, and proud father who discloses the obstacles he overcame on his journey to the league, the playbook he used after his daughter was diagnosed with cancer, and his newfound purpose. Get Involved: https://stillstrongfoundation.org/ Real Leaders Impact Awards: https://real-leaders.com/impact-awards-application/

Fabien Cousteau is a 3rd generation ocean explorer and aquanaut who is taking the next step in ocean exploration by venturing into the world’s largest and most advanced underwater research station called Proteus. He shares his journey and hope for the future of life below water. Leave a review, send a screenshot to be@real-leaders.com and we'll give you a free year of Real Leaders digital magazine...

Ardy Arianpour is the CEO and co-founder of SEQSTER whose company accidentally fell upon a software that cracked the code of interoperability allowing healthcare providers and patients to access all of their personal health records in one common place. In this interview, Ardy shares the challenges of a siloed healthcare system, struggles of developing a startup, and the importance of leadership de...

Dr. Pat Harned is the CEO of the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) who discusses what values transcend all good companies, the indicators of a culture breakdown, and the conversations that need to be had before the culture cancels you. Watch on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/pat-harned Attend future episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast Leave us a review!

Babs Omotowa is the Chairman of Montserrado who discusses his Journey from the storeroom to boardroom, why trust comes on a bike and leaves on a ferrari and how to make sound decisions with immense shareholder pressure. Watch on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/babs-omotowa Attend future live events: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast Let us know what you think, leave a review!

James Bidwell is the Co-Founder of RE_SET and Chair of Springwise who believes in order to change the world one must assume and inspire a greater role of responsibility. Throughout today’s discussion Bidwell shares how consumers are becoming more conscientious, the threat of big tech on capital markets, and why now is the time to reset your personal path. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/james-bi...

Norman Wolfe is the Founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders who believes in order to transform your organization, you must first let it die. In today’s discussion, Wolfe shares how to apply a lens of quantum leadership, understand the dynamics of change, and view your organization as a living being. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/norman-wolfe Upcoming Live Interviews: https://www.crowdcast.io/realle...

Shadi Bakour is Co-Founder and CEO of PathWater who is tired of being told that his team can’t change the world. Throughout today’s discussion Bakour shares how they developed a scalable solution to ending single use plastic, the growing pains that come along with rapid growth, and what wakes him and his team members out of bed every morning.

Professional Relationship expert Andy Lopata who believes perfection is a deal breaker. Throughout today’s discussion Lopata shares why active listening is the most important part of building strong relationships, when to eliminate toxic people out of your circle, and why vulnerable leaders are at a premium. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/andy-lopata  RSVP: https://www.crowdcast.io/reallea...

Sahra-Josephine Hjorth is the co-founder and CEO of Canopy LAB who shares why your algorithms should focus on intimacy, how to think with an exponential mindset, and what the future of global education will look like. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sahra-josephine-hjorth Attend future live episodes for free: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Melanie Dulbecco is the CEO of Torani who inspires us to see opportunity everywhere. Throughout today’s episode Dulbecco touches on her north star for decision making, how Torani navigated the waves of the pandemic, and what ultimately creates the fabric of communities. Enjoy! Watch the full episode: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/melanie-dulbecco   RSVP for upcoming interviews: https://www.crowd...

Emily Balcetis is a social psychologist, Associate Professor at NYU, and Author of her new book Clearer, Closer, Better. Emily divulges her current research into what successful work cultures embrace, how to set the goldie-locks goal, and why it just could be as simple as changing the optics. Please rate & review below! RSVP for upcoming interviews: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast&...

Simon Mainwaring is the Founder, CEO, and Best-selling author of We First Inc., in this episode he covers how to avoid the dangers of cancel culture, provides a process for developing your brand’s purpose, and to stay light in your head. The Keep It Real Series is a monthly podcast that was designed to help leaders achieve clarity with their branding and marketing. RSVP for upcoming episodes at ht...

David Israel is the Founder and Co-CEO of Good PLANeT Foods who encourages us all to live authentically. In today’s episode, Israel shares the uncompromising values for bringing on investors, how to balance leadership with two CEOs and why he stopped building companies for the wrong reasons.  Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/david-israel   RSVP for upcoming episodes: https://www.cr...

Seth Goldman is the Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Executive Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and current Co-Founder and CEO of Eat The Change who in today’s episode shares how what mission-driven entrepreneurs often forget, how consumer diet changes can lead to climate change itself, and that the journey is the ultimate destination. Enjoy! Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/seth-goldman Join the next...

Shelly McNamara is the Chief Equality and Inclusion Officer at Proctor & Gamble and the Author of No blanks, No Pauses . In today’s episode, McNamara shares how to better represents your consumer base and employee base, why allowing employees to express their authenticity correlates with productivity, and a Real Leader is clear on their purpose. Enjoy! Shelly's Book: https://www.shellymcnamara...

Dr. Cath Bishop is a former Olympic medalist turned conflict negotiator who shares key pieces of advice from her new book The Long Win . In today’s episode, Bishop reveals the weight of pursuing external accolades, the mannerisms you should pay attention to during a negotiation, and the fallacy of how we measure our success. RSVP for upcoming live episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodc...

Michael Franti is a world-renowned musician who inspires us all to keep the lights on. In today’s episode, Franti shares his unconventional path to becoming a musician, the importance of connecting personally with your audience, and that we should all try to reach our growing edge. Enjoy! Please rate and review the show if you enjoyed it! RSVP for upcoming episodes at https://www.crowdcast.io/real...

Sandra M. Moore is the Chief Impact Officer at Advantage Capital who claims leaders who build cultures of good listeners tend to be on the forefront of change. In today’s episode, Moore shares her experiences as a judge for the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, how for-profit companies can create more impact than nonprofits, and the power of including unique perspectives. Enjo...

Dr. Daniel Goleman is a best-selling Author and Psychologist whose books and philosophies have influenced millions of leaders around the world who intuitively understand the power of emotional intelligence . In today’s episode, Goleman shares why our brains developed the way they did, how to regulate emotional hijacking , and the antidote to our phone addictions. Enjoy! RSVP to upcoming live episo...

Nick Bradley is the host of the Scale Up Your Business Podcast – a top business podcast in the United Kingdom. He joins the show today to share what it takes to become a CEO, the mindset shift needed for growth, and how to get out of your own way. Real Leaders has live interviews: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast 

Meesha Brown is the President of PCI Media Impact who joins the show to suggest making room for uncomfortable conversations. In today’s episode, Brown communicates what she’s learned from developing large transformational public media campaigns and how you can develop a narrative that shifts society. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast 

Simon Mainwaring is the Founder, CEO, and Best-selling author of We First Inc., who helps you ask the right questions to clarify your brand message in 2021. This episode is for those growing either a personal brand where you (the entrepreneur) can assure your customers of the exact pain point you're setting out to solve and for businesses struggling with developing a unique brand message.  RS...

There's an old Haitian proverb: Behind mountains are more mountains. Kevin Edwards, host of the Real Leaders Podcast shares a quick message for you to start the week off with a powerful mindset. 

Nir Bashan is the Author of The Creator Mindset who believes more people need to unleash creativity. In today’s episode, Bashan shares the opportunities that come from a positive mindset, how to activate dormant areas of your brain, and ways to see the world as it can be, not just as it is.  RSVP to upcoming live interviews: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast